Jonathan Musk
Lytx data indicates increase in fleet drivers taking risks
Latest data from fleet video telematics provider, Lytx, shows continued strain for commercial drivers as a result of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Blue Sky Network launches satellite- and 4G-powered vehicle tracker
Tracking specialist, Blue Sky Network, has released its latest vehicle tracking system, the HawkEye 5500.
FLA urges government to act now to support non-bank lenders
The Finance & Leasing Association has continued calls for the Government and the Bank of England to take immediate action to support the non-bank lending market.
Ubeeqo car club available again with enhanced cleaning measures
Ubeeqo has restarted its car club service across 10 boroughs in London, after a short suspension during lockdown.
FORS restarts on-site audits
On-site Bronze auditing for members based in England will resume on Monday, 15 June, FORS has announced.
TfL urges Londoners to drive safe amidst increase in cyclists and pedestrians
Transport for London (TfL) is reminding Londoners to drive safely as large numbers of people are walking and cycling, and significant temporary infrastructure changes are being … Read More »
Citroën reveals new ë-SpaceTourer electric 9-seat MPV
The new Citroën ë-SpaceTourer has been presented with a range of 143-miles and seating for up to nine people.
Peugeot updates 308 with latest digital enhancements
The Peugeot 308 is being updated for 2020 with 100% digital i-Cockpit instrument cluster and new options.
Road Test: Passat SEL 2.0-litre TDI EVO SCR 150hp
Latest updates to the revised range ensure the Passat keeps its fleet-focused promise, writes Jonathan Musk.
Manheim extends its customer support package
Cox Automotive’s Manheim Auction Services customers now benefit from free QuickList image service and Simulcast fees.
Licence Bureau calls for businesses to take responsibility and empower drivers
Licence Bureau is calling for all businesses not to mount more work-related stresses on drivers and instead empower them with the tools necessary to make more … Read More »
Drive iQ publishes COVID-19 safety card
Driver well-being specialist Drive iQ has produced a simple infographic aimed at helping fleets get safely back out on the road.
First Drive: Kia Soul EV
Nearing a 300-mile range, the new Soul is now electric only in Europe, but does it answer the usual anxieties, Jonathan Musk asks.
Ford and Volkswagen expand global cooperation
Ford and Volkswagen have signed agreements to expand their global cooperation to bring customers new commercial, electric and autonomous vehicles.
Zero-tolerance approach needed to tackle drink- and drug-driving
Fleet managers should take a zero-tolerance approach to tackle drink- and drug-driving in fleets, says new guidance from Global Fleet Champions campaign.
Zego and ABAX partner to drive fleet insurance cost down
Insurtech Zego has announced its partnership with global telematics firm, ABAX, in a move that could drive down the cost of insurance for fleets.
AFP calls on fleet managers to join influential new committees
The Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) – a merger between the Association of Fleet Officers (ACFO) and the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM), formed in … Read More »
Government urged to follow BVRLA and FLA principles for successful scrappage scheme
Following news of a possible £6,000 scrappage scheme to promote new car sales and transition buyers into cleaner vehicles, the BVRLA and FLA have outlined the … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf Life 1.5 TSI 130hp
The new generation Golf marks its most radical change in decades, but does it upset the apple cart? Jonathan Musk finds out.
6% BiK plug-in Mercedes-Benz B 250 e now on sale
The Mercedes-Benz B 250 e plug-in hybrid is now on sale, with prices starting from £35,280.
Driving for Better Business to launch free driver app and fleet management portal
Driving for Better Business is launching a free driver app and management portal to provide a robust way for employers to safely get drivers and vehicles … Read More »
Synergy Car Leasing & ODO agree fleet management partnership
ODO – part of DRIVE Software Solutions, a provider of fleet management technology for the leasing, broker and dealer sectors – has announced it has signed … Read More »
Lytx uses AI video telematics to eradicate distracted driving
Lytx – provider of video telematics solutions for commercial, public sector and field service fleets – has unveiled technology designed to address distracted driving using machine … Read More »
Comment: Future proofing business with new rules in transport and parking
The current state of the automotive and fleet industry raises many questions as to what the solution will be to make ‘the new normal’ work for … Read More »
GEM Motoring Assist appoints new chief exec
GEM Motoring Assist appointed Neil Worth as its new chief executive, effective from 1 June.
Audi reveals new A6 plug-in with just 10% BiK
Audi has revealed details of its new executive plug-in hybrid, the A6 50 TFSI e Saloon.
Ford adds mild-hybrid to Fiesta line-up
Ford has added mild-hybrid technology to the Fiesta, promising enhanced efficiency and new safety technology.
First Drive: Honda Jazz Hybrid
Honda’s reinvention of the Jazz puts it at the top of the small hybrid tree, finds Jonathan Musk.
HMRC updates company car advice
HMRC has updated its guidance relating to company cars, Employee Car Ownership Schemes (ECOS) and salary sacrifice.
Comment: UK transport post-lockdown: What can we expect?
There are many opposing forces at work when it comes to the changing face of UK transport in a post-lockdown Britain, explains Chris Black, commercial director … Read More »